Almost half of S’pore workers unsure about staying in their jobs the next 6 months
Singapore — A survey conducted by leading global jobs portal Indeed shows that almost half of the Singapore workers (49%) are unsure if they will stay in their positions in the next six months. The data also shows that 24% of workers intend to leave their current employer in the first half of 2022.
According to the data, the pandemic is an important factor in workers’ desire to quit. Over 42% of respondents thinking about leaving their jobs said the pandemic affected their decision. The pandemic led employees to realise they don’t like their current employment (49%), and also increased stress levels (46%), workloads (44%), burnout (33%) and isolation (20%).
S’pore bus & train fares increased by 3-4 cents, big thing for low-income earners
Singapore — Not many might notice the increase, but the higher bus and train fares mean a lot for low-income earners, said public members on the fare hike, which started on Dec 26, 2021.
In November this year, the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced that public transport fares would increase by three to four cents (four cents increase for distances longer than 14.2km) beginning Dec 26, 2021.
Unvaccinated staff barred from returning to workplace even with negative COVID-19 test
Singapore — Even if they present a negative pre-event testing (PET) result, unvaccinated employees will no longer be allowed to return to the workplace from Jan 15, 2022, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Sunday (Dec 26).
In its approach to managing the Covid-19 Omicron variant, authorities are adjusting safety measures, such as cancelling the previously announced PET concession for unvaccinated individuals who wish to return to work from January 2022.
Calvin Cheng on OMICRON cases being allowed to recover at home: “Very good. We win. Turtles lose.”
Singapore — The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that individuals who tested positive for the Covid-19 Omicron variant would be allowed to recover at home – a decision deemed a good thing by former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng.
MOH said in a press release on Sunday (Dec 26) that authorities were changing their approach to managing Omicron cases.
Homegrown brand: myFirst Smart Watchphone for kids to remain connected with parents & peers, new & improved
Singapore — myFirst, the Singapore-based tech brand for kids, today announced the latest iteration of its innovative line of Smartwatch Phones, the myFirst Fone R1s.
Designed for young children in today’s world of smart devices, the R1s features 4G LTE connectivity to chat, video, and voice call their families and peers under the supervision of their parents.